News - Colm Horkan

Jury in Stephen Silver trial finishes second day of deliberations

The jury has four potential verdicts to consider

Nov 16, 2022 18:23

Jury begins deliberations in Castlerea murder trial

The trial has taken seven weeks of evidence to reach this stage.

Nov 15, 2022 12:56

Jury in Colm Horkan murder trial told it can return one of three verdicts

The judge has informed the jury that they may return verdicts of capital murder, murder or manslaughter.

Nov 10, 2022 13:05

Castlerea Garda murder trial hears call from defence not to convict on capital murder charge

Barrister Roisin Lacey, told the jury it 'would be highly unfair to convict Mr silver of capital murder or any alternative murder' and championed the work of her own psychiatric expert witness, Dr Brenda Wright over the prosecution's Professor Henry Kennedy

Nov 9, 2022 17:45

Closing arguments underway in Colm Horkan murder trial

Members of the prosecution began their final arguments to the jury this afternoon, with James Dwyer SC thanking the 7 men and 5 women for their service over the last six week.

Nov 8, 2022 13:06

Psychiatrist claims Roscommon murder accused showed purposeful actions on night of shooting

Professor Kennedy stated that Silver had an intact recollection of the events, was able to perceive his surroundings and understand the nature and quality of his actions.

Nov 4, 2022 08:53

Jury in Castlerea murder trial hears accused was warned to keep taking medication

Professor Henry Kennedy told the court that despite warnings from consultants, the accused ceased taking his medication almost immediately following serveral instances of treatment

Nov 3, 2022 17:45